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NCL Partners with Tribal Affairs Ministry to Strengthen EMRS Schools with ₹5 Crore Digital Education and Health Initiative

NCL allocates ₹5 crore under CSR to boost digital learning and hygiene facilities in 42 EMRS across Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh.
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New Delhi: Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL), a subsidiary of Coal India Limited, has joined hands with the Ministry of Tribal Affairs to strengthen 42 Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) across Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh. The initiative focuses on digital education, health, and capacity building under NCL’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program.

Empowering Tribal Students Through Education

The Ministry of Tribal Affairs has established EMRS to provide quality education to Scheduled Tribe (ST) children, enabling access to higher and professional studies. These schools also ensure nutrition, healthcare, and holistic development. Currently, 479 EMRS are functional across India.

Recognizing the role of CSR in empowering tribal youth, the Ministry, under the leadership of Jual Oram, Minister of Tribal Affairs, has partnered with NCL to support innovative learning and digital inclusion.

NCL’s CSR Commitment

NCL has committed ₹5 crore under CSR funding for the project. The initiative will provide:

  • 950 computers and 950 UPS
  • 90 tablets for digital learning
  • 430 sanitary pad vending machines
  • 430 sanitary pad incinerators

The project will be implemented by the National Scheduled Tribes Finance and Development Corporation (NSTFDC), a Section 8 company under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, in a time-bound manner.

Key Objectives of the Initiative

Digital Education: Establishment of computer labs and provision of devices to promote digital literacy among tribal students. This aligns with Ministry programs like Digital Tutoring for IIT-JEE and NEET and the Digital Transformation Program.

Health and Hygiene: Distribution of sanitary pad vending machines and incinerators to improve menstrual hygiene, boost retention, and enhance academic performance of girl students.

About NCL

Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL), a ‘Mini Ratna’ company and subsidiary of Coal India Limited under the Ministry of Coal, operates in Singrauli, Madhya Pradesh. NCL is engaged in coal mining and power generation support while actively investing in social development through its CSR initiatives. The company’s programs span healthcare, education, skill development, infrastructure, and environmental sustainability, reflecting its commitment to inclusive growth.

Also Read: Ashutosh Dwivedi Appointed Director (Technical) of NCL After ACC Approval, Term Until October 2028


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